Publishers Weekly
03/18/2024
Maberry (Son of the Poison Rose) puts a cosmic horror twist on a classic military sci-fi setup in this solid outing. An error while testing a new technology called the WarpLine gun teleports the entirety of Asphodel Station—formerly in orbit around Jupiter—to an unknown region of space full of eerie horrors and scientific impossibilities. Working alongside faith leaders and resourceful engineers, the Lost Souls, a small squadron of fighter pilots who happened to be docked on Asphodel Station, and marines under the command of Captain Croft display almost unbelievable adaptability and grit as they fight a threat on a scale so large it threatens the entire universe. Lt. Cmdr. Bianca Petrescu leads the Lost Souls with an indomitable spirit and incredible strategic prowess as they uncover the mysteries of this new region of space with the help of “cosmic philosopher” Dr. Soren and Lady Jessica McHugh, a necromancer known as “Lady Death.” Their adventures end with even greater dangers looming, promising a sequel. While the dialogue and plot beats are often predictable, fans of dramatic action sequences and charged emotional scenes will enjoy the short military vignettes, and Lovecraft devotees will find the lore intriguing. This satisfies. (May)
Cemetery Dance
Military science fiction crossed with Lovecraftian horror with a cast of offbeat characters in an adventure that begs for a film adaptation? Yes please!…For those looking for something different but entertaining from cover to cover, Necrotek is easily a recommended read.”
New York Times bestselling author David Mack
With relentless pacing and ominous, evocative style, NecroTek is Jonathan Maberry at his best. Action, suspense, and cosmic horror collide in this cinematic tale of humanity facing off against powers it barely comprehends. Brace yourself: Jonathan Maberry just made space scary again.”
scientist and bestselling author of The Postman David Brin
From its bone-chilling start to creepy enigmas, to rollicking action, NecroTek takes you on an epic journey. Humanity might get better. But will we ever be better-enough? Maberry asks the hard questions amid a gripping tale.”
Hugo Award–winning author of The Downloaded Robert J. Sawyer
If Alien scriptwriter Dan O’Bannon had teamed with H. P. Lovecraft to write a novel, it’d look a lot like Jonathan Maberry’s NecroTek, a cosmic adventure that’s both pulse-pounding and hair-raising. In space, only the ghosts can hear you scream.”
AudioFile
The story itself is fast moving and weird—with a tantalizing hint of sequels. Porter commands the ear and beckons listeners deeper into the battle between ancient beings and undead monstrosities.”
Wayne Brady
No one writes action like [Jonathan Maberry]…it makes you feel like you are in the story. It’s amazing y’all, go read it!”
author of The Fervor Alma Katsu
A two-fisted, nonstop action ride of a space thriller. You don’t need to be a fan of space opera or military fiction to enjoy this mash-up of cosmic horror and Battlestar Galactica. Jonathan Maberry proves once again that he’s a master of the craft.”
New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Ro Peter Clines
Nightmarish, visceral horror paired with fantastic sci-fi military action, NecroTek is the start of something amazing.”
New York Times bestselling author Greg Cox
Lovecraftian terror beyond the event horizon, complete with kick-ass space battles, gut-wrenching horror, and a diverse cast of fascinating characters caught up in the ultimate far-future war against cosmic annihilation!”
New York Times bestselling author of the official Dayton Ward
What’s more horrific than dying in war? Jonathan Maberry issuing your soul a stop-loss order so you can fight some more. Buckle up, reader, because NecroTek is interstellar nightmare fuel.”
Steven L. Sears
In NecroTek, Jonathan Maberry has crafted a story so rich in horror, sci-fi, and the human spirit that it seems to defy all genres to create a niche for itself. The twists are unpredictable, the characters completely relatable, with a premise that defies believability and, yet, reads as absolute fact. It’s an exciting ride that plays like a movie in your head with a pounding soundtrack in your heart. Well done!”
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crypt Scott Sigler
Maberry paints a nightmarish picture of the future. Terrifying sci-fi/horror that blends Edgar Allan Poe’s bleak darkness with Stanley Kubrick’s haunting visions of soulless tech.”
